Frequently Asked Questions - FAXING
Adding page numbers to your fax:
Q: I
would like to print the page numbers on my faxes. How do I do this?
A: In
the fax server header section you can add the following information:
$I $D $T Page: $P
The Page: $P will put a page number on every faxed page.
Error 6006:
Q: I
am getting an error -6006 in my fax server utility. What does that mean?
A: The
-6006 error is the 'bad response from modem' error, which means that the
modem returned something we didn't expect (like 'ERROR' or garbage).
Error 8067:
Q: I
am getting an error 8067 in my AI fax server. What does that mean?
A: An
error 8067 is a “no dial tone” error. This means that your fax modem did
not detect a dial tone to get an outside phone connection. Reset your modem,
or reboot the computer if it is an internal modem.
Error 8074:
Q: When
faxing I am getting an error 8074. What does that mean?
A: This
error means "remote fax did not answer." If this continues, contact the
fax recipient and have them check their fax machine.
Error 8061:
Q: I
am getting an error 8061 when trying to fax using the AI fax server utility.
What does it mean?
A: 8061
- bad response from modem.
This is a generic error. Try restarting the fax server and clicking
the "monitor" button. If error is encountered again, restart the
computer.
Error 8068:
Q: I
am getting an error 8068 when trying to fax using the AI fax server utility.
What does it mean?
A: This
is probably related to a particular recipient's fax machine. Retry
the particular fax and monitor it to make sure it goes through. If
it does not, but other faxes go through okay, then you may want to contact
the recipient of the fax to inquire about the status of the recipient's
fax machine.
No fax in fax server log:
Q: Why
do I not see my faxes in the fax server log?
A: Make
sure you click the Monitor button when you start the AI fax server. This
will start the process of monitoring your system for faxes to be sent.
Long distance faxes:
Q: Why
do my long distance faxes not go through?
A: Make
sure your AI Configuration Default dial format has a 1, plus any other
codes such a 9 to get an outside line. Once this is set up and you add
a new client, vet, or hospital, the system will automatically add the specified
format to the phone number. However, any old records in your system will
have to modified manually.
Macro variables for vet fax number:
Q: Is
there a macro variable for a veterinarian fax number?
A: Yes,
indeed there is. Actually you have a total of 9. They are as follows:
VETPHONE1
VETPHONE2
VETPHONE3
VETPHONE4
VETPHONE5
VETPHONE6
VETPHONE7
VETPHONE8
VETPHONE9
In order for you to know which one of these variables is assigned to
the fax number you need to go into your picklist maintenance and look at
a list called "phone field labels". It should contain the list of descriptions
you use to identify phones, such as Home, Work, Fax, Cellular, etc.
If you do not already have one for Fax, you will have to add it. Note
the number that gets assigned in the "Link" column. That number refers
to the number at the end of the phone variable, example for FAX it says
3, you would use the variable VETPHONE3.
If you already have Fax in your picklist, just look for the link number
to determine what variable to use.
Fax server on network server:
Q: Can
I install and run the AI fax server on our network server?
A: You
can, but we do not recommend it. The reason for this is that someone must
monitor your fax server regularly the same as any other office equipment,
for failure or maintenance. This would mean someone has to have proper
access to your network server. Usually a network server is kept out of
sight in a secure room, which makes this task rather difficult. Hence,
our recommendation is to keep the AI fax server on a convenient workstation
accessible to everyone.
Faxing an invoice:
Q: Can
I fax an invoice using the fax server?
A: No,
faxing only works from the AI Communications Center.
Ability to fax from a new workstation:
Q: I
have a new workstation and need to be able to fax from it. What do I need
to set up in AI?
A: Open
up Windows Explorer. Go to Program files\AIS. Locate the faxinst.exe and
run it by double clicking. This will install the "print to fax" icon in
your printer settings window for a Windows 98 machine.
Pending faxes:
Q: All
my faxes from last night did not go out. They are showing a status of pending.
What can I do?
A: Use
the phone dialer to test your modem. Shut down the fax server and
restart it. Click Class Type--Class 1, and then the monitor button.
The fax server should start dialing and sending.
Fax server set up:
Q: My
fax server is installed, but it is not faxing yet. What do I need to do
to make it work?
A: You
should have one workstation designated to be your fax server. Do not start
another copy of fax server on another machine. Also, the phone line you
are using for your fax server workstation cannot be shared with another
device such as a credit card machine or another fax machine.
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are intended solely for use by Animal Intelligence Software, Inc. clients.
Any other use is strictly
prohibited.
Copyright © 2001, Animal
Intelligence Software.
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